Gateway - A BIPOC Community mtb event 9/5
2021-09-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Gateway – A gathering for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) who ride mountain bikes.

Join BikePOCpnw & NWTA to celebrate the diversity in the sport of mountain biking at Gateway Green, Portland’s only Mountain Bike Park. This is an event to create a space for people of color who do not normally feel safe in the outdoors to meet, gather & ride mountain bikes together. If you do not identify as BIPOC & are an ally we ask that you support our efforts by becoming a member of Northwest Trail Alliance at nw-trail.org/join.

Event Details:

Sunday 9/5 from 10 am – 2 pmGateway Green, Portland, OR – meet at “The Hub” to check in & get your raffle ticket!This event adheres to the lastest recommendations from THE CDC regarding COVID-19. Although this event is outdoors masks/face-coverings are required when distancing of 6′ is not possible.Families Welcome.Helmets Required.Any bike that can handle off-road terrain is welcome.This park is car-free! Walkers and bicycle riders can reach the site via the I-205 multi-use path, or ride MAX and buses to the Gateway Regional Center and follow the multi-use path north for about a half-mile to the park entrance.Parking – Fred Meyer – Gateway has graciously offered the parking lot that faces the Gateway Regional Center (NE 99th & NE Pacific) for this events use.Raffle Prizes (must be present to win) from the many sponsors listed below!Organic group rides (all skill levels).

Entertainment from luvjonezmusic & Sound Services Provided by Friends of Noise (www.friendsofnoise.org)

Food (for purchase) available from: Be Well Juice Bar (bewelljuicebar).

Camaraderie & Fellowship from the Portland BIPOC mountain bike community. Let’s gather & ride!

Have questions? Email: juntu@nw-trail.org

Thank you to our partners & supporters for this event:

Portland Parks & RecreationFriends of Gateway GreenTrimetFred Meyer – GatewayFat Tire FarmCyclepathTrek Portland BicyclesShowers PassHopworks BrewingMetropolis Cycle RepairLumberyard Bike ParkSellwood Cycle RepairCommunity Cycling CenterGladys BikesKenton Cycle RepairOregon Bike Shop

Member Meeting (online - Zoom) 9/28
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:00
Let’s safely gather online to get updates on our events for Fall/Winter Season. It has been a dry & eventful summer & as we head into the most wonderful time of the year we want to talk trails, trainings, work parties & fun!

Get updates on your favorite trail system that NWTA stewards.

All ages & as always non-members are welcome.

Pre-register for meeting link – September Member Meeting Registration
